Red Cardinal Flower – 20 Live Bare Root Plants | Lobelia cardinalis | Native Pollinator Perennial | Scarlet Blooms

Brighten your garden with this set of 20 live Red Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) bare root plants. This stunning North American native perennial is celebrated for its vibrant scarlet-red flower spikes that bloom from midsummer into early fall, attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators. Perfect for rain gardens, pond edges, woodland gardens, and naturalized landscapes, Cardinal Flower thrives in consistently moist soil and adds brilliant color to shaded or sunny garden spaces. Plants are shipped bare root and are ready for planting upon arrival.

You will receive:
✔️ 20 live Red Cardinal Flower bare root plants
✔️ Botanical Name: Lobelia cardinalis
✔️ Shipped bare root (no pot)
✔️ Healthy perennial roots ready to plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Red Cardinal Flower
Botanical Name: Lobelia cardinalis
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Growth Stage: Bare root plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich, moist to wet, well-draining soil
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist; does not tolerate drought
Mature Height: 2–4 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 3–9
Container Friendly: Yes, with consistent moisture

💡 Care Tip: Plant your Cardinal Flowers in an area that stays evenly moist, such as near ponds, streams, or rain gardens. Apply compost annually to enrich the soil and mulch around the plants to help retain moisture. Some leaf drop after shipping is normal and plants typically recover quickly once established.